Shiny new steed for the two-time defending World Champion

When you’re the two-time defending World Champion, people make special things for you. In the case of Peter Sagan, the latest gift is this custom Specialized S-Works Venge ViAS. After spending the last few seasons riding for the Tinkoff squad, the Slovakian superstar has taken his talents to the upstart German-based Bora-Hansgrohe team. The team spent the previous two season aboard Argon 18 steeds, but when it signed Sagan Specialized jumped into the picture, and will be the team’s sponsor for bikes, helmets, shoes, tires and wheels. Here’s a closer look at what will undoubtedly be one of the best looking and winningest bikes during the upcoming WorldTour race season. All photo are courtesy Specialized/BrakeThrough Media.

Seatstays attach lower down on the seat tube to aid with frame compliance.

Full Dura-Ace groupset with power meter and electronic shifting of course.

Sagan’s new team is also sponsored by Specialized wheel brand Roval. Notice how neatly the rear wheel tucks inside this aero frame.

Major watts will be cranking through this Dura-Ace cassette in 2017.

In an effort to shave seconds, rim brakes are integrated into the frame, enhancing aerodynamic efficiency.

This German team has vaulted itself into the conversation with the signing of Sagan.

An avid cyclist, Jason Sumner has been writing about two-wheeled pursuits of all kinds since 1999. He’s covered the Tour de France, the Olympic Games, and dozens of other international cycling events. He also likes to throw himself into the fray, penning first-person accounts of cycling adventures all over the globe. Sumner, who joined the RoadBikeReview.com / Mtbr.com staff in 2013, has also done extensive gear testing and is the author of the cycling guide book "75 Classic Rides: Colorado." When not writing or riding, the native Coloradoan can be found enjoying time with his wife Lisa and daughter Cora.

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